Tram track route
Waterland, North Holland, The Netherlands
Hiking route: 177823
Provided by: Bureau Toerisme Laag Holland
6.0 km
01:29 h
339 kcal
1 m
Description
The Trambaanroute is a circular walk on the former railway track of the Waterland tram towards Monnickendam. You will also walk past new construction in Waterland style, drained lakes and along the Volgermeer. Large parts of Waterland-Oost are managed by Staatsbosbeheer.
The history of Broek in Waterland
The farmers outside the reserve areas help with the management of nature. The wet grasslands are visited by many meadow birds in the spring. Broek in Waterland originated as a marsh or brook village. After the peat was reclaimed, the residents moved to the higher banks of the river De Leet. Arable land became pasture. In the Golden Age, wealthy merchants from Amsterdam settled in Broek in Waterland. Simple dwellings became colorful show houses. All kinds of colors were used to beautify the buildings. Later, prosperity declined and the residents started using the cheaper gray primer as a finishing coat.
Additional information: dogs are not allowed on this tour.
Want to know more about the background of this region before you explore this route yourself? Then read this article about Laag-Holland.
The history of Broek in Waterland
The farmers outside the reserve areas help with the management of nature. The wet grasslands are visited by many meadow birds in the spring. Broek in Waterland originated as a marsh or brook village. After the peat was reclaimed, the residents moved to the higher banks of the river De Leet. Arable land became pasture. In the Golden Age, wealthy merchants from Amsterdam settled in Broek in Waterland. Simple dwellings became colorful show houses. All kinds of colors were used to beautify the buildings. Later, prosperity declined and the residents started using the cheaper gray primer as a finishing coat.
Additional information: dogs are not allowed on this tour.
Want to know more about the background of this region before you explore this route yourself? Then read this article about Laag-Holland.
Tour tip; Hiking with kids! Routes up to 5 km are ideal
Height Profile
In Laag Holland are the rustic villages of yesteryear. While cycling you will find Dutch history in the beautiful straight polder lines and the protected city and village views. Low Holland is a national landscape. The Defense Line of Amsterdam and the Beemster have been placed on the World Heritage list by UNESCO.
Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
27 | 27 (1151BX, Waterland, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | |
80 | 80 (1151EB, Waterland, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 1.62 km | |
66 | 66 (1151EK, Waterland, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 3.78 km | |
89 | 89 (Galggouw, 1151EM, Waterland, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 4.34 km | |
27 | 27 (1151BX, Waterland, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 5.97 km |
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